Vehicle transport from Canada to USA
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Vehicle transport from Canada to USA
Hey guys
I am in the process of buying a car from Calgary and needing it shipped to my home in Minneapolis, MN.
The seller is re-assuring me there are not issues with transporting. He just has to notify the Border Patrol that this car is coming, 72 hrs prior to arrival. I assume there is documentation that will be needed as well.
Can someone give me the low down on whats needed for the transport? It would be much appreciated!
Aj
I am in the process of buying a car from Calgary and needing it shipped to my home in Minneapolis, MN.
The seller is re-assuring me there are not issues with transporting. He just has to notify the Border Patrol that this car is coming, 72 hrs prior to arrival. I assume there is documentation that will be needed as well.
Can someone give me the low down on whats needed for the transport? It would be much appreciated!
Aj
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Importing from Canada to USA is way different than us Canadians importing from the USA. I would contact the border crossing point and ask them what they require.
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Although I have no specific experience in this area I'd be stunned if there isn't a ton of paperwork,inspections,modification,etc that are required to do this.For example,if Canada's pollution standards are different than ours then I can see you having a *big* problem.Worse still,if Minnesota is a CARB state I think you're in even more trouble.I think a visit to your state's DMV would be wise before you sign any papers...although even *they* might not have all the info you'll need to comply with Federal requirements.
